ELIZABETH MARGARET MAGNUSSON (BETTY)

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ELIZABETH MARGARET MAGNUSSON (BETTY) Peacefully, on Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at Seven Oaks General Hospital, our wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at the age of 77 after a lengthy illness. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 52 years, Axel, daughter Ethel (Jim), son Chris (Barbara) grandchildren Jennifer (Dave), Melissa, Kyle (Michelle), Andrea, Ian, and great-grandson Matthew. She will also be missed by her brother John (Raye), special "adopted" daughter Joy (Gary) and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by her parents John and Christina Cowie, and her sister Ethel. Betty was born on March 12, 1923 in Peterhead, Scotland. She met her husband Axel in Scotland during the Second World War, and in 1947 she came to Canada. On July 5, 1947, she married Axel and settled in Selkirk, where they raised their family. In addition to being a full-time wife and mother, Betty was an active volunteer with the Association for Community Living. She loved dancing, talking with people from all walks of life, and never forgot any special dates or occasions. After Axel suffered a stroke in January, 1979, Betty dedicated herself to his care for the next 18 years until he moved into Red River Place Nursing Home. Betty was a kind, gentle, caring person, who had a love for all of mankind, but especially for her family. Viewing will be held on Saturday, March 18 from 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. at Gilbarts Funeral Chapel, 309 Eveline Street in Selkirk. Funeral service will also be held on Saturday, March 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Lutheran Church at 329 Clandeboye Avenue, Selkirk, MB, with Pastor Don Engel officiating. Interment to follow at Lutheran Cemetery at Mapleton. Active pallbearers are Kyle Magnusson, Ian Mair, Dave Gabrielson, Arthur Chaszewski, Murray Sinclair and Shaun Semenowich. Honorary pallbearers are Jens Magnusson and Lloyd Saunders. The family wishes to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. V. Taraska, Dr. H. Demsas, and the nursing staff at Seven Oaks General Hospital for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Association for Community Living, 306 A Jemima St., Selkirk, MB R1A 1X1. May you walk in Gods garden for all eternity We love you and will think of you always. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk, in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 16, 2000